Canadian Sunset
Impacts Lyrics
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So lonely and then
You came, out of nowhere
Like the sun up from the hills
Cold, cold was the wind
Warm, warm were your lips
Out there, on that ski trail
A weekend in Canada, a change of scene
Was the most I bargained for
And then I discovered you and in your eyes
I found the love that I couldn't ignore
Down, down came the sun
Fast, fast, fast, beat my heart
I knew when the sun set
From that day, we'd never ever part
The song "Canadian Sunset" by The Ventures talks about a lonely person who finds love unexpectedly. The lyrics "once I was alone, so lonely and then you came out of nowhere" emphasize the loneliness that the singer feels prior to meeting the person they are addressing in the song. The analogy "like the sun up from the hills" is used to describe the effect that the person's presence had on the singer's life. In addition, the lyrics "cold, cold was the wind, warm, warm were your lips" highlight the contrast between the singer's lonely and cold past, and their warm and loving present.
The mention of a "weekend in Canada" signifies a change of scene from the singer's previous routine. The singer did not expect to find love but they were pleasantly surprised when they met the person they are addressing. The lyrics "I found the love that I couldn't ignore" express the depth of the singer's feelings towards the person they have met. The singer realizes that this love is strong enough to last forever, symbolized by the line "from that day we'd never ever part". The title of the song is significant as it highlights the natural beauty of Canada, and the warmth and comfort that love provides.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I was alone
At a certain point in my life, I was lonely and isolated.
So lonely and then
I experienced overwhelming loneliness.
You came, out of nowhere
You made a sudden and unexpected appearance in my life.
Like the sun up from the hills
You appeared as if you rose from the horizon and filled my life with warmth and light.
Cold, cold was the wind
The environment around me was icy and bleak.
Warm, warm were your lips
The kiss you gave me made me feel the warmth and comfort that I was seeking.
Out there, on that ski trail
Our moment together took place on the path of an outdoor activity.
Where your kiss filled me with thrills
Your act of affection gave me an intense feeling of excitement and pleasure.
A weekend in Canada, a change of scene
At first, my plans only involved a brief visit to Canada for the purpose of exploring unfamiliar surroundings.
Was the most I bargained for
I expected that this trip would be the extent of my experience and didn't predict anything more than that.
And then I discovered you and in your eyes
Once we connected with each other, I could see that you'd become the focal point of my attention and intentions.
I found the love that I couldn't ignore
I discovered that I was deeply and helplessly in love with you.
Down, down came the sun
As the day began to end, the sun began to set.
Fast, fast, fast, beat my heart
My heart raced with intense emotion and passion.
I knew when the sun set
I understood that when the sun disappeared behind the horizon, things would never again be the same for us.
From that day, we'd never ever part
From that point on, we were inextricably and inseparably bound to each other.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Norman Gimbel, Eddie Heywood
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@341JAPPY
Yes, This was a great song back in the day. My cousin Kenny Seymour was the lead singer of the Impacts.
@biancabagnolet5948
c'est fantastique merci beaucoup
@Ezdduf4kuZ
I knew of this song to be an instrumental by Billy Vaughn back in the early sixties as the Impacts were never played or heard of here in Vancouver Canada....I'm surprized because of the title alone. You'd figure the Impacts singing of Canada that it would certainly of been played here along with Billy Vaughn to even hit the Top 5...but it didn't. Thx4 postin'
@impacbob
R.I.P. It is with great sorrow that I post the pasting of Ken W Seymour. My oldest and beat friend ever, and lead of the Impacts.
@harptone55
NICE!
@LindaDooWop
This is great! Thanks, Rover. Come over? Just teasing you! (smile)
@impacbob
@341JAPPY Hey Jappy, which cousin are you? Are you Mike? Bobby of the Impacts. Send me a e-mail